Example sentences of "[noun pl] [am/are] [verb] for the first " in BNC.

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1 Government officials are admitting for the first time families in mid-value houses of £66,000 — £88,000 are likely to face bills of £600 not £400 as hoped .
2 Because of the increase in popularity of racing across the Atlantic , extensive coverage of NASCAR and CART championships are included for the first time .
3 The twenty-five dealers specialising in drawings and paintings are joined for the first time by Colnaghi who opened a small Paris branch in May and are keeping their exhibits a closely guarded secret .
4 Scottish prison officers are to strike for the first time in their history on November the fifth .
5 MAGAZINES are bidding for the first photos of five-day-old Louis , son of Princess Stephanie of Monaco , right .
6 Cricket now , and while England are getting ready to meet Pakistan in the final of the World Cup , there 's another piece of sporting history being made over in South Africa.Worcestershire 's players are preparing for the first of a five match series there , to help the country back from years of sporting isolation .
7 The price factors are calculated for the first day of the delivery month , and adjustments have to be made for accrued interest where the first day of the delivery month does not coincide with a coupon payment date .
8 The Palace owns the matching mitre and the two garments are reunited for the first time since the 1930s .
9 The Canoe-Camper is now on glossy paper and a selection of photographs are included for the first time .
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